# 8 Fun Kids Marshmallow Activities

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If you are looking for something different to do with the kids then give one of these activities a try. These 8 fun kids marshmallow activities will keep the kids happy and entertained for ages. Big bonus being able to eat marshmallows while having fun!

## 1. Marshmallow Snowman

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Such an easy but fun edible craft which children of all ages will enjoy. This marshmallow snowman is almost too cute to eat! [Click here to find the instructions.](http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/62748/make-marshmallow-snowman)

## 2. Marshmallow Art

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Grab some edible markers and get creative drawing mini pictures on marshmallows. [The Decorated Cookie](http://thedecoratedcookie.com/2014/04/25-flowers-drawn-on-marshmallows/) did these amazing flower drawings on marshmallow but you can pick any theme you like.

## 3. Marshmallow Engineering

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I recently did this activity with a group of children on a rainy day, it kept them entertained for a good length of time. What I loved most was how simple it was to put together, definitely one of the fun kids marshmallow activities that will be done again! [click here to find out more.](http://www.creativefamilyfun.net/2014/06/marshmallow-engineering.html#_erGuLl%20)

## 4. Fruity Marshmallow Kebabs

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Get your kids help with making this fun and yummy fruit snack. I love the addition of the sprinkles but they will still be a fun kids marshmallow activity to make without them. [click here to find out more.](http://www.allysongofton.co.nz/recipe/fruity-marshmallow-kebabs?r=4084)

## 5. Marshmallow Play-dough

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Great for all the play-dough eating kiddies out there or for an older child who may enjoy watching marshmallows turn into something completely different! [Find out how to make this play-dough here.](http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2015/02/marshmallow-dough-recipe.html)

## 6. Marshmallow Sensory Play

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Sensory play is and activity that stimulates your young child’s senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing; which is important for learning and development. Sensory play can be created by using a wide variety of different thing but this fantastic sensory play idea uses marshmallows and water which is guaranteed to be fun! Head over to [Fantastic, Fun and Learning](http://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/marshmallow-sensory-play.html) to read about their marshmallow sensory playtime.

## 7. Toss & Catch Game

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A simple game that will provide lots of fun! Simply have one person toss a marshmallow while the other person tries to catch the marshmallow in a bucket. [click here to find out more.](http://www.kidscreativechaos.com/2012/05/marshmallow-party-activity.html)

## 8. Gingerbread Man Marshmallow Pops

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The last of our fun kids marshmallow activities is this cute gingerbread marshmallow man. Older children will love helping to make these fun gingerbread marshmallow pops. [Follow this link to find out more.](http://cincyshopper.com/gingerbread-man-marshmallow-pops/)